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When B arrived for her boudoir appointment, I nearly stopped breathing! Since most of my clients book me online, I rarely know what they look like before they arrive at my studio. B looked like she stepped straight out of a magazine! I felt more like I was shooting a model than an actual client!

May 27, 2019

Virginia Boudoir Photography | Washington DC Boudoir Photos | Kir Tuben Photography

What can I say about how much I adore this human?! I photographer her engagement photos nearly TWO years ago and snapped the Michie wedding last June. When Alison was thinking about what to get Ryan for their one year anniversary, she knew a boudoir session would be the perfect gift!

August 14, 2018

Washington DC Boudoir Photographer | District of Columbia Boudoir Session | Allison

I always feel insanely honored when other photographers choose me to photograph them. Rosi and I met via social media but officially met IRL during cherry blossom season. We were amongst the hundreds of sunrise photographers at the Jefferson memorial this spring. After meeting in person, we vowed to keep in touch!

August 8, 2018

Virginia Boudoir Photography | Dogwood Lane | R Anniversary Gift

True life: I was dying to do this photoshoot. A few years back, I met Cecillia at a work Christmas party. About a year later, she told me that she was interested in starting her own business (which would eventually turn into Postskript)! One of my major passions in life is helping people find their dream job and I also love connecting people that can build each other up and make those dreams reality.

July 23, 2018

The Double Cheers Branding Session | Slumber Party Inspired Photoshoot | Virginia Boudoir Photography

Before you book your boudoir shoot at Dogwood Lane, you’re probably wondering what the studio looks like! I had a vision for an all white room with beautiful natural light for portraits. This room is bright nearly all day long! I created this space with a feminine, minimalist vibe in mind. I wanted it to be a blank canvas for any client who walks in the room.

July 18, 2018

Northern Virginia Boudoir Studio | Dogwood Lane | Virginia Boudoir Photographer Kir Tuben

This shoot was inspired by our couple Wynn and SK. The two are planning a full wedding out of country to this was one way of celebrating their love where they first met in Virginia. The two met four years ago at a local bar. Wynn said “SK was wearing an interesting outfit that stood our from everyone else, which I vividly remember… not to mention the hottest guy there. We locked eyes for a brief second, and the rest was history!”

May 25, 2018

Raspberry Plain Manor Wedding | Virginia Garden Wedding | Wynn and SK

Bam. Have you ever seen someone so stunning in their nickers? I haven’t! Ellese and I planned a little boudoir session as a wedding gift for Dave while we were visiting Tulum and she was kind enough to let me share them on the blog. How lucky am I?!  The inspiration for this shoot was natural bohemian-chic. We agreed that we wanted to accent Ellese’s natural features by minimizing makeup, hair and any kind of retouching.

April 8, 2018

Destination Boudoir in Mexico | DC Boudoir Photographer | Ellese

Let’s talk about boudoir. Boudoir is a genre of photography that has a special place in my heart. Mostly because it is an art form about female empowerment that takes a high level of skill, empathy and understanding. A bad boudoir shoot can look like porn and make a woman feel self-conscious. A well-executed, styled boudoir session can make you feel invincible and sexy as hell.

September 21, 2017

Virginia Boudoir Photographer | Female Empowerment | Cecillia Lin